BATTING ESSENTIALS
TM
Cricket COACHING SYSTEM
HANDS TO THE BALL –
HANDS THROUGH THE BALL reminds players to keep the top hand in control and for both hands to follow the direction of the shot after contact (when playing the Front Drive).
Players are to use both hands when playing the shot
COACHING LANGUAGE:
HANDS TO THE BALL – HANDS THROUGH THE BALL
FRONT DRIVE
BODY POSITION
HANDS TO THE BALL – HANDS THROUGH THE BALL reminds players to keep the top hand in control and following the direction of the shot after contact – this helps to STOP the body from rotating.
BEGINNING PLAYERS
Beginning players tend to over-engage the bottom hand (usually their dominant hand) when playing the Front Drive.
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HANDS TO THE BALL – HANDS THROUGH THE BALL encourages players to ensure both hands are in control during the shot.
FRONT DRIVE
When playing a Front Drive, players should maintain a high front elbow during the downswing to the ball. This will ensure the top hand continues through the ball after impact.
A strong 'top hand' controlled swing, enables the bottom hand to provide power through the shot.
HANDS TO THE BALL discussion
